Sunrise and Sunset in Moscow Today
In Moscow, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:36 and sets at 16:26. The day length is 9h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 11:31.
Moscow: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Moscow at 11:31 – 29 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:53, the latest on January 1 at 07:32.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 15:59 and latest on June 25 at 20:46.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 19 min more daylight than the shortest.
Moscow through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:28 | 16:27 | 8 h 59 min | west-southwest 240° | 78 h |
| Feb | 06:51 | 17:13 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 253° | 118 h |
| Mar | 07:00 | 18:53 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 199 h |
| Apr | 06:00 | 19:36 | 13 h 36 min | west-northwest 286° | 242 h |
| May | 05:13 | 20:16 | 15 h 3 min | west-northwest 300° | 297 h |
| Jun | 04:53 | 20:43 | 15 h 50 min | northwest 306° | 323 h |
| Jul | 05:09 | 20:38 | 15 h 29 min | west-northwest 303° | 382 h |
| Aug | 05:46 | 19:57 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 291° | 340 h |
| Sep | 06:26 | 18:59 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 271 h |
| Oct | 07:05 | 18:00 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 258° | 191 h |
| Nov | 06:50 | 16:13 | 9 h 23 min | west-southwest 243° | 74 h |
| Dec | 07:26 | 16:00 | 8 h 34 min | southwest 236° | 59 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 71° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 382 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 59 – 2,574 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Spokane/Intl, WA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Moscow
Morning: 06:16–07:20 · Evening: 15:41–16:46
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Moscow, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:16 to 07:20. The evening golden hour extends from 15:41 to 16:46. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Moscow
Morning: 06:04–06:16 · Evening: 16:46–16:58
The Blue Hour in Moscow offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:04 to 06:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:46 to 16:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Moscow
Moscow is located at a latitude of 46.73° and a longitude of -117.00°. The city is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Moscow vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Moscow
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Moscow. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Moscow, with up to 15h 52m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Moscow sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Moscow brings the shortest days with only 8h 33m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Moscow
On the same latitude as Moscow
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Moscow (46.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 50m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Moscow
When does the sun rise in Moscow today?
Today the sun rises in Moscow at 06:36 and sets at 16:26.
How long is the day in Moscow today?
The day lasts 9h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Moscow today?
In the morning from 06:16–07:20, in the evening from 15:41–16:46.
When is the longest day in Moscow?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 52m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 33m.
When does it get dark in Moscow today?
It is dark from 16:58, fully dark from 18:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Moscow. All times are in local time. How it is calculated